Additionally, in what will bring great relief to the people, the Chief Minister said that autos and cabs will be allowed in Hyderabad, adding, however, that while in autos only two passengers will be allowed, three passengers will be allowed in cabs.

Salons can open everywhere except in containment zones while there will be no bar on e-commerce activities in the state.

He further said, “All religious centers and religious congregations remain prohibited. Cinema halls, banquet halls and malls will remain closed. Public gathering, rallies, educational institutions remain prohibited too. Night curfew will also continue in state as per decisions taken earlier.”

The Chief Minister further urged everyone to wear masks while out in public, warning that anyone found not wearing a mask will be fined Rs 1,000. He also warned of imposing a complete lockdown if people come out on roads unless it is absolutely necessary.

Everyone in the state should wear mask and if anyone found violating it will be fined Rs 1,000. People should not come on roads until it's necessary, otherwise we will impose a complete lockdown: Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao (file pic) pic.twitter.com/nHxE3WYATh